Beginner Cycling Tips

How to Fix a Flat Tire
You'll have to know how to do this at some point, so you might as well bookmark this page. Heck, I got a flat the first time I rode my new bike. Now how's that for fun?

Bicycling Magazine
Great fitness articles and equipment reviews. Lots of recreational riders read this magazine and agree that this magazine motivates them to ride year round. Now that's an inexpensive coaching tool.

Strength Training for Cyclists
This online training guide - with your own personal online trainer - can help you get the results you want from the convenience of your own home.

Bicycle Tour Packages
Review a wide selection of bicycle tours worldwide, including dates, location, cost, length of trip and trip highlights. If you like adventure and unique travel experiences, you'll like these vacation packages. Request Your Free Brochure!

Find People to Bike With
Find people in your area who are interested in cycling, and make new friends who enjoy spending time pedaling as much as you do.

Road Bikes on Sale
Choose from a wide variety of bikes and filter by brand or price. Many bikes available, new deals every week

Weekly Specials on Bike Gear

Save up to 65% all sorts of cycling gear, over 100 different specials every week.

Mountain Bike Build Kits
Learn how to build your own mountain bike with do-it-yourself bike kits. See step-by-step photo instructions and save up to 40% and more on mountain bike building kits at Beyond Bikes.

Road Bike Buying Tips
What is the right bike for you? First, you want to figure out how much money you want to spend and how often you think you will ride your bike.

Getting Started Cycling

Here is a quick list of the equipment you need to get started cycling, with helpful explanations and recommendations from bike specialists.

Comfortable Riding

What's the point of biking if you don't enjoy it? Being comfortable on your rides will help you avoid extra strain, unnecessary chaffing and an aching back.

Training Techniques for Cyclists
Get more power, speed, endurance & better biking skills

Bicycle Maintenance & Repair
For road and mountain bikes

Help for Beginner Cyclists
How to ride with confidence and avoid common pitfalls